VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – On Thursday, October 23rd between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. a SuperSTAR Supervisor leadership training program will be made available to the public. This free workshop is made possible through the generous sponsorships of Valley City State University, Valley City Eagles Club, Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation, Knights of Columbus, North Dakota Small Business Development Center, Newman Signs, Go Promo, Open Door Center under the auspices of the Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center. This special training event will be held in McCarthy Hall, Room 104 at Valley City State University.
The executive coaching will be led by Dr. Beth Triplett, who is the founder of Leadership Dots, the consulting firm where she works to help others build capacity in themselves and their organizations. Whether you’re brand new to supervision or have years of management experience, there’s always room to grow. The way we hire, train, support, and evaluate our staff doesn’t just affect workplace productivity — it impacts real people’s careers and lives.
“The Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation recognizes that a strong, skilled workforce is the foundation of a thriving community. We are proud to support this free SuperSTAR Supervisor training as an investment in the success of our community including local businesses, organizations, and nonprofits. Whether large or small, we encourage all employers to take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen their teams and build lasting leadership capacity” shares Jennifer Feist, Director of Development for the Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation. “We’re excited to host Dr. Triplett for a full day of leadership training on the VCSU campus.
This is an excellent opportunity for faculty, staff, students, and community members to be inspired by and hear insights and experiences from a nationally renounced speaker on leadership” shares Dr. Larry Brooks, Vice President for Academic Affairs with Valley City State University. Why should we prioritize leadership and professional development training now? According to the 2025 SHRM Employee Benefits Survey, 65% of U.S. employers rated professional and career development benefits as “very important” or “extremely important” for their workforce. Additionally, 47% of organizations now offer executive or leadership coaching, reflecting an increase from 2024. These trends highlight a growing recognition that leadership development is not just a perk, but a strategic priority for talent retention, engagement, and organizational
resilience.
Join us to sharpen your leadership skills and learn how to be more purposeful and effective in your role as a supervisor. The leadership training aligns with the missions and visions of businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions.
To register for this free community event, please visit JRECenter.com/Events. Please feel free to send an email to Katherine.Roth@uj.edu with any inquiries.